Cultivating immortality is going against the grain

"Haha...Master Ming is indeed magnanimous..."

Quan Cao turned around and said, "Your Highness, King Xia, look..."

Si Nanxing forced out a smile and said, "In that case... please take a seat, Mr. Quan!"

Quan Cao showed a successful smile and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, King Xia!" However, he looked around and found that there were no vacant seats. At this time, Ning Xuyou said, "Oh... the hall is too small to accommodate so many. Tables and chairs, since Mr. Quan is only interested in the fine wines in Prince Xia’s Mansion, why not, Mr. Quan, I will arrange another guest room for you to taste the fine wines!”

"Why bother? I think the place next to His Highness King Xia is quite spacious. The tables and chairs arranged next to His Highness King Xia are just close to His Highness, making it easier to have a drink with His Highness!" Quan Cao said lightly.

At this time, Hui Dabao was already very angry. It was already too much to know that the power was unclear. At this moment, he had to sit side by side with Si Nanxing, the master, in the upper position. It was even more offensive. When Dabao had a seizure, Ning Xuyou was the first to speak, "Huh, Master Quan, be careful what you say and think before you speak!"

Ning Xuyou's attack did not make Quan Cao scruple. Quan Cao said calmly, "Master Ning, you must be careful what you say. His Highness King Xia hasn't spoken yet, why are you in a hurry!"

"Ha ha…"

Si Nanxing suddenly laughed and said, "Don't be angry, Mr. Quan. Mr. Ning has misunderstood our relationship. He doesn't know that we are close friends and there are not so many red tapes. Mr. Ning quickly asked someone to arrange tables and chairs for Mr. Quan. I The king wants to have a drink with Master Quan!"

Ning Xuyou glanced at Si Nanxing and saw that Si Nanxing kept winking at him. He sighed and said, "As ordered!" He stood up and left the palace door.

After a while, a set of tables and chairs were placed next to Si Nanxing. Quan Cao walked over and sat side by side with Si Nanxing.

Ever since Quan Cao arrived, the atmosphere in the entire palace had become a bit quiet. Si Nanxing may have noticed something was wrong with the atmosphere, and planned to use wine to cheer everyone up. As soon as he raised his glass, unexpectedly, Quan Cao next to him spoke first. , "Dear distinguished guests from the Dongyi Kingdom, His Royal Highness King Xia is hosting a banquet tonight. However, I have the temerity to interrupt and stop the banquet for a while. I am really ashamed. I would like to offer you a drink to express my apology!"

Upon seeing this, Ming Jilin and others raised their glasses and said, "Please, Mr. Quan!"

"Everyone please!"

Everyone in the hall raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. However, there was an exception, and that was when they waved their Dabao to pick up a piece of barbecue and toasted without any regard for authority.

After drinking the first cup, Quan Cao then filled up the wine and said, "This cup is for you all on behalf of His Highness King Xia. Although I did not attend the banquet before, His Highness King Xia must have been very dedicated to entertaining the distinguished guests. There must be some." If you are tired, then I will let the lower official entertain you all on behalf of His Highness King Xia. How about a moment, Your Highness?" He looked at Si Nanxing.

Si Nanxing coughed twice and said, "Then there is Mr. Labor Quan!"

"Haha... This is what a lower official should do, everyone please!" Quan Cao invited everyone to drink again.

Then he put down his wine glass. Quan Cao did not raise his glass again, but said to Ming Jilin, "Sir Ming, although Quan has heard about you for a long time, I don't know that you hold any official position in your country?"

Ming-level Lin said, "Oh, Ming, like Mr. Quan, is also the internal supervisor!"

Quan Cao laughed and said, "No wonder I often see your name in the documents of Dongyi Kingdom. It turns out that Mr. Ming is responsible for the affairs of the palace... I must be very busy on weekdays!"

Ming-level Lin said, "Haha... It's not bad. The past few years have been going smoothly in our country. The people live and work in peace and contentment. Officials at all levels are also doing their jobs conscientiously. The lower officials usually have nothing to do. They are very free!"

Quan Cao said in surprise, "Oh, so that's it. I'm so envious of Quan. Quan is usually very busy. He can't eat well or sleep well..."

Ming-level Lin Qi said, "Oh? Why are you so tired, Mr. Quan? Is there something big happening in your country?"

Quan Cao waved his hands and said, "It's not a big deal. It's just that Mr. Ming doesn't know something. Although Quan is the chief internal officer, he also handles some court affairs for the Queen, so he is extremely busy..."

Ming-level Lin showed an expression of sudden realization and said, "Master Quan must have outstanding talents and is deeply trusted by the empress. That's why he is so highly regarded!"

Quan Cao said, "Haha, Master Ming is ridiculous. Quan is not talented, but he is loyal and acts according to the orders of the empress!"

Ming-level Lin said, "Lord Quan, you are being humble. As the saying goes: The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. It must be that Her Royal Highness the Queen knows your talents, so she will entrust you with more court affairs. How can you be as free as Ming?" , Mr. Quan, Ming will give you a drink!”

"You're welcome, sir!"

The two raised their glasses and drank together.

Quan Cao put down his wine glass and sighed, "Mr. Ming, to be honest, it's not a loss for Quan to drink your cup. A few days ago, Quan was worried about the affairs of Chi Ping Valley in the two countries!"

Ming-level Lin said, "Master Quan is referring to the military conflict between the two countries in Chiping Valley a few days ago..."

Quan Cao nodded.

Ming-level Lin looked at Quan Cao quietly, not understanding what he meant.

Quan Cao said, "At that time, there was a conflict between the two countries, and neither country wanted to let it go, especially your country. When the military report was submitted, our officers and soldiers were very willing to fight, and Quan was also very angry, but , I thought about it again and again, thinking that your envoy was about to visit, why there was a good atmosphere between the two countries, Quan had no choice but to appease the soldiers, and took the initiative to retreat, thus avoiding the deterioration of the war between the two countries... Mr. Ming, tell me, is this an annoyance? It’s okay, it’s not a bad idea to have a toast from you!”

Ming-level Lin laughed and said, "Haha... That's true, Master Quan. Ming has no contact with the military and doesn't know what is right and wrong in Chi Ping Valley. However, Master Quan has been troubled for several days for the sake of harmony between the two countries." , Ming’s toast is simply not worth mentioning, so Ming can only toast you a few more times, come on, colleagues, let’s toast Mr. Quan together!”

"Master Ming, please!" The envoys from Dongyi Kingdom raised their glasses to toast Quan Cao.

"Haha, you're welcome, please!"

After getting down, Hui Dabao felt indignant when he saw this scene. Quan Cao seemed to be the master of Prince Xia's Mansion. He wanted to rebuke him several times, but when he saw Si Nanxing's indifferent expression, he could only go back. The real master of the palace doesn't care, so why should he stand out.

Quan Cao put down his wine glass and turned to Nangong Xue, who was next to Ming Jialin, with a glimmer of light in his eyes.

Nangong Xue seemed to notice the change in Quan Cao's eyes, gently picked up the tea cup, lowered her head and drank water.

"This must be Princess Pearl!" Quan Cao said with a smile.

After hearing Quan Cao's words, Nangong Xue turned her head slightly and said calmly, "Hello, Mr. Quan!"

"Haha... I have long heard that the Pearl Princess of Dongyi Kingdom is beautiful and fragrant. When I see her today, she is not only beautiful and fragrant, she is like a goddess descended from the earth!"

Hearing Quan Cao's praise, Nangong Xue had no expression on her face, but nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for the compliment, sir!"

Quan Cao raised his glass and said, "Your Highness, you are so rude tonight, I would like to propose a toast to you!"

Nangong Xue still said expressionlessly, "Thank you, Mr. Quan, but I don't know how to drink, so I won't disturb your elegance!"